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| Bubbles from the Abyss24th November 2006Dear fellow Diver,
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Peter Letts Abyss Scuba Diving www.abyss.com.au This Weekend The weather has been excellent, with great vis and flat seas. Come for a dive this weekend, I will be out Saturday and would love you to come to Kurnell for a dive with me. Come and explore the swim throughs at the Leap. Ring the shop to book in. High tide is at 11.51am on Saturday, 12.42pm on Sunday.
This week is as follows: By Peter Meagher It has been a couple of years since I have dived Magic Point and I had forgotten how good a dive it was. There are not many dives in Sydney that give me the same buzz that diving with the Grey Nurse Sharks do. On Sunday 19 November 2006, I had the pleasure of Dive Mastering at Magic Point, we were picked up at the Wharf at Penryhn Street, and it was only a short trip to Magic Point, (south head of Maroubra Beach). The boat dropped anchor right next to the ledge were the grey nurse sharks reside. Thus all that was required was for us to descend to 10 metres from the rear of the boat and swim about 10 metres east and then turn left and descent to 15 metres, and we were there, and so were four magnificent fully grown Grey Nurse sharks. Visibility was excellent at 15 metres plus. Grey Nurse Sharks are majestic to watch and certainly worth checking out. There is no bigger thrill than seeing them in their natural habitat. All divers practiced appropriate Grey Nurse Shark etiquette and gave them some space by not entering the over hang where they reside, On a number of occasions a couple of them appeared to be curious and ventured out some way to pose for photographs and check us out.
Go on treat yourself dive Magic Point, you don't know what you missing out on.
On Saturday the 2nd December we are heading down the coast for a shell harbour day. Shell harbour is about a 1 hour drive south from the shop and we will be running both shore and boat dives on the day. The is limited spots on the boat so if you are keen book ASAP. 8am departure- The boat dive will be planned to check out The Arch. This is a great boat dive, it is a rock formation that is in the shape of an arch that you can swim under. It is Fairly big about 20 meters long, 10 meters wide and three to five meters high. Usually there is heaps of fish schooling around the entrance with stingrays residing in the cave itself. Lots of sponges, gorgonians and sea tulips. For this boat dive you need to be advanced certified. 10am meet- The shore dives will be based around the gutters and the gravel loader. They are both nice easy shore dives that are open to all divers (one again please book). If you are keen why not do the 3 dives! It should be a great day. Bring the family along…
2nd December On the 2nd of December we are planning a twilight dive to Ship Rock. All divers are welcome on this diver it should be a great night. We will be entering the water at 7pm so it will not be totally dark but will be by the time we get out. This will allow us to see both day time and night time marine life. If you do not already know, Ship Rock is a great night dive. It is a marine reserve so there is heaps of life there. The wall just comes alive at night with decorator crabs, pineapple fish and beautiful soft corals. On the safety stop you can check out the sea pens light up like Christmas trees. You can even have a chat to your buddy in the bubble cave. Anyway it should be a fun night. If you are interested you need to book for this dive and be at the shop by 6pm.
P.S. After the dive we usually grab a bit to eat at Cronulla if you are keen.
2-3 Dec & (2 Dec Night)9-10 December Nelson Bay Trip, 13-14 Jan (17 Jan Night) 2-3 Dec FULL,17-18 Feb,28-29 April start 6 Jan, 23 June 8 January, 19-20 Feb(evenings) Fri 24th Nov, 2 Dec 14-16 Nov, Nights 10-12 January,3-4 March, 14-15 April,2-3 June 31st March (HMAS Brisbane), 16-17 June Adventures Advanced Course in Nelson Bay 9-10 December  This trip is specifically designed for those wanting to do their Advanced Open Water Course, while at the same enjoying a trip away. You will dive with sharks and meet some fantastic people!  now 1 places available.
Great White Shark Cage Diving 8th - 12th January  During your trip you will search for Great White Sharks protected by a submersible bottom cage as well as in a surface cage, which can be utilized by non divers.
Australia Day Trip to Melbourne 25-28 January The trip will be based around both wreck and reef diving for divers with advanced certification or higher level. Dive the World War I J Class submarines as well as other wrecks and reef around Port Phillip Bay.
Jervis Bay Liveaboard February 10th - 11th  We are planning a fun filled liveaboard weekend in Jervis Bay aboard the Ocean Trek to let people experience the beauty of this not so far away dive area. On the Livaboard trip to Jervis Bay you will have a weekend to remember.
Lake Jindabyne Dive Trip 24th-25th March  Lake Jindabyne diving is not something that you do every day. It is fresh water, altitude adventure diving!
Our March dive trip to Lake Jindabyne will offer you a different perspective on diving. HMAS Brisbane Trip 31st Mar-1 Aprr  The Brisbane is a perfect place to explore a sunken warship and work on your wreck diving skills. For those who are not wreck qualified here is your chance to do some great diving at the same time.
Vanuatu 2-9 April  Vanuatu is an idyllic destination for divers so why not join our trip over Easter and not only get ins some fantastic diving on a tropical Island
Truk Lagoon 23 May - 3 June  Truk Lagoon is the wreck diver's ultimate destination, suitable for both novice and experienced divers. The calm, clear, sheltered lagoon is one of the largest in the world and being relatively free of currents, providing safe, easy diving conditions.
Great Barrier Reef Trip  Are you thinking about a trip to Cairns, the only way to do it is on a liveaboard. This way you get to see quality reef and you get a lot more diving for your dollar.
Boat Dives 2nd December Shell Harbour Single Boat Dive(must be advanced) 2nd December Shell Harbour Double Boat Dive(must be advanced) 3rd December Collioolie & Apartments FULL 17th December (Sunday) Magic Point Dive - Sharks 28th December (Thursday) Magic Point Dive - Sharks Previous Issues:
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